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Laura Radavičiūtė

“Whatever Makes You Feel Taller”: 67 Savage Women Share Their Favorite Verbal Weapon Against Men

To have a conversation with someone, both of you need to actually listen to each other. Otherwise, a discussion might quickly turn into a shouting match, and nothing useful will come out of it.

Recently, TikTok user @brainwave111 asked women on the platform to share the most effective line they use to shut down men when they start getting too annoying, and thousands responded.

From top-tier diplomacy to creative insults, these phrases cover the full spectrum of how to flip a person, but with words.

#1

“I will not be disrespected by someone I lowered my standards for.”

#2

‘I can only explain it to you I can’t understand it for you as well.’

#3

I see our cycles have synced.

#4

“ I’d agree with you but then we would both be wrong “ then walk away.

#5

One time he was yelling and I said "okay, thats enough of that. let's do some breathing exercises." And then my 3 year old said from the living room "yeah, daddy has big feelings right now." 'then she came over and coached him on his breathing and I tried REALLY hard not to lose it.

#6

“My second husband would never.”

#7

I loveeee saying “whatever makes you feel taller.”

#8

Do you even need me for this conversation?

#9

“I would explain to you why what your saying is wrong but I don’t have the patience nor the crayons to do so.”

#10

“Don’t argue longer than you can last.”

#11

“I like your simplicity when it comes to critical thinking.”

#12

“I love that you don’t let your height get in the way of your confidence.”

#13

“Ugh I love that you’re expanding your vocabulary but that didn’t make sense.”

#14

I just say nice pixie cut and go about my day.

#15

“For someone who eats the food I give him, and the drinks I give him so willingly and without question, you sure are bold.” I say this to my fiancé lol.

#16

“Have you ever said that to a licensed professional?”

#17

“Your voice gets really high when you’re defensive.”

#18

"How does it feel to fail in the world that was built for you?"

#19

“Please hold while I lower my expectations.”

#20

I accidentally screenshotted our conversation and sent it to him and I meant to send it to a friend he responded “?” And I said “so you can see what you’re saying makes no sense.”

#21

Just remember, "I'm here because I love you, not because I need you." Queen

#22

“if I knew you were gonna act like my ex I would've just stayed with him.”

#23

Or “if i was your mother I’d be so disappointed to see that’s how i raised my son” idk why it always strikes a nerve. I love it.

#24

You talk to me like I don't have other options.

#25

My 4 year old told her dad “that’s a big world for Elmo” when he had told me I was exhausting.

#26

One of my go to’s is “I love how committed you are to this alternate reality you're in.”

#27

I tell him “when you’re ready to communicate like an adult you know where to find me.”

#28

“My dad would never.”

#29

"That's a weird opinion for your tax bracket."

#30

“That’s a weird thing to say out loud.”

#31

I'm sorry, I thought I was the girl in the relationship?

#32

“This is getting brought up in your monthly review.”

#33

“You’re the first person I’ve met that’s actually achieved their full potential.”

#34

I call him David. David was his father, and while we loved him, he was controlling and very conservative. As soon as my husband starts telling me what I need to do, if I spent too much money, etc… I say, “Great, thanks David, I’ll do better.” Pisses him off, but also makes him rethink what he said to me, and then he apologizes.

#35

Remember when I asked for your opinion? Me neither.

#36

I also will ask him “spell that for me.”

#37

“Don’t let logic or reason stop you!”

#38

When we’re in a heated text argument I start liking my own texts.

#39

“Imma let you have the last word. It seems real important to you.”

#40

‘Is that something you really want to have said or would you like a minute to reconsider?’

#41

I said “you know better” one time to my husband and he was speechless.

#42

“Do you ever wish your voice was deeper?”

#43

“It's someone's nap time.”

#44

“Do you like having a girlfriend?”

#45

"Has anyone told you that you're doing a good job today? No? Well you should probably think about that."

#46

"If you think that's a good idea."

#47

I use my best Minnesota accent and say “ What’s going on hun? Ya okay? Ya need a nap or a snack?

#48

You’re really funny… I’m gonna miss that about you.

#49

“Mmm so that’s why” and elaborate on NOTHING.

#50

My husband kept leaving the orange juice pull tab on the counter and it was pissing me off so I asked him twice to stop, the third time I said “you are now choosing to actively disrespect me”. He’s never done it again.